By: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD What you eat is important, but when you eat it is also something you need to think about. Whether you are trying to get leaner or perform at your best in your sport or workout, timing is a huge factor in your results. I work with a lot of

By Amy Richter, MS, RD, LD It’s the age-old debate: Is low-carb or low-fat better for weight loss? Advocates on both sides have been passionately defending their opinions for years. A new study suggests that the two may be equally beneficial for weight loss. The DIETFITS study aimed to determine the effect of a healthy

This month I have been thinking about these busy days and what changes I need to make to slow down the pace of my family. Certain seasons or events in our lives cause us to pause and and prioritize. After a busy day winds down, I reflect on the time and attention I actually gave

By: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD As a nutrition and exercise professional, I talk to people about their bodies pretty much every day. Weight loss is one of the most common reason people come work with us, so naturally, the scale is always a dominant feature when tracking progress. I see all too often that

I believe a body weight squat in correct form is extremely important for sports performance and injury prevention. It is also a life skill that you do every day when you pick something up off the floor from a standing position. If you are performing many squats throughout the day incorrectly, it is eventually going

Women: Why You Should Lift Heavy Things Part 2: Confidence/Body Image Stress relief/Mental health Lifting for women has it’s many benefits, including the two we touched on last time related to the increased rate of the metabolism (therefore more efficient function and fuel usage) as well as the positive effects it has on bone and

DASH Your Way to a Healthy Blood Pressure Jill Trotman, MPH, RDN, CDE In November 2017, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released new guidelines regarding healthy blood pressure goals for Americans. These new guidelines lower the definition of high blood pressure to account for health problems that can occur at lower

Amy Richter, MS, RD, LD Wellness Dietitian, Achieving Your Best Do I need to become a vegan to be healthy? Veganism is becoming more and more popular. Restaurants are beginning to offer more vegan options, and there are vegan cookbooks galore. Maybe you’ve started to wonder: “Do I have to become a vegan to be

Have you ever read a book that made a big impact on you? If you know me, you have probably heard me talk about the book Love Does by Bob Goff. It’s way up there on my list of favorite reads, but the reason I love it is that it inspires me. It inspires me

By: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD Happy 2018! The new year is a great time to evaluate your priorities and make goals. However, the reality is that most people don’t keep their resolutions for more than a couple of months! There are many reasons why this happens-maybe you lose momentum, or can’t realistically keep the